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Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard 1843 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jun 1843

Birth Location: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Jan 1941

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Father: James Blizzard

Mother: Nancy Morrison

Spouse(s): Mary McVey

Children(s): Timothy Blizzard, Gordon Blizzard

In 1843, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA, born to James Burton Blizzard and Nancy Ellen Cummings "Tawney" Morrison. In 1885, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard established residence. In 1900, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA. Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard married Mary Jane Robinson McVey, and had children including Timothy Blizzard, Gordon Reese Blizzard. Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard passed away in 1941 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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Biography

  • In 1843, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard entered the world in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA, born to James Burton Blizzard and Nancy Ellen Cummings "Tawney" Morrison.
  • In 1885, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard established residence.
  • In 1900, Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA.
  • Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard married Mary Jane Robinson McVey, and had children including Timothy Blizzard, Gordon Reese Blizzard.
  • Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard passed away in 1941 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Blizzard
1825 – 1887
Birth Location: Pendleton Co, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Morrison
1825 – 1858
Birth Location: Monroe, Amherst, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary McVey
1841 – 1924
Birth Location: Greenbrier Co, WV
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Children(s)

Timothy Blizzard
1858 – 1941
Birth Location: Mount Nebo (Nicholas County), Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
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Gordon Blizzard
1879 – 1931
Birth Location: Mountain Cove, later known as Edmond, Fayette Co., West Virginia
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Jonathan Blizzard's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Blizzard
1843 – 1941
Birth Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
James Burton Blizzard
1825 – 1887
Pendleton Co, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Ellen Cummings "Tawney") Morrison
1825 – 1858
Monroe, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Frederick Blizzard
1790 – 1842
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Mary (A.) Campbell
1804 – 1890
West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Burton Blizzard
1756 – 1837
Sarah Blizzard
1762 – 1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Blizzard
1720 – 1799
Ruth Wallenbeck
Hannah Dyer
1735 – 1820

Jonathan Blizzard's Descendants

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Jonathan (Wesley "John") Blizzard (10 Jun 1843 – 29 Jan 1941) m. Mary (Jane Robinson) McVey (16 NOV 1841 – 1924)
  1. 1. Timothy Blizzard (7 Jun 1858 – 28 July 1941) m. Sarah (Rebecca) Rogers (6 October 1865 – 28 September 1955)
    1. 1. William (H) Blizzard (19 Sep 1892 – 1 Jul 1958) m. Lava (Rae) Cruickshank (14 August 1895 – 23 October 1976)
      1. 1. William (Campbell) Blizzard (16 Dec 1916 – 29 Dec 2008)
      2. 2. Marguerite (I) Blizzard (abt 1918 – )
  2. 2. Gordon (Reese) Blizzard (20 MAY 1879 – 1 JUL 1931) m. Lena (Myrtle) Carnifax (6 Jun 1882 – 28 Nov 1953)
    1. 1. Audrey Blizzard (19 Mar 1903 – Mar 1985) m. Lillian (P) Westfall
      1. 1. Betty Blizzard (abt 1930 – )
    2. 2. Bessie Blizzard (27 Dec 1904 – 31 Oct 1986) m. Raymond Gill (abt 1902 – )
    3. 3. Arthur (Jackson) Blizzard (30 Apr 1910 – 30 December 1976) m. Ruth (Earnestine) Haynes (19 April 1913 – 22 July 1957) m. Helen Crowe
      1. 1. Gordon (Jackson) Blizzard (9 Sep 1932 – 1 May 1935)
      2. 2. Mary Blizzard (abt 1934 – 8 November 1973)
    4. 4. Mary (Emma) Blizzard (26 January 1912 – 21 November 1991) m. Sebert (E.) Daubenspeck (Abt. 1904 – ) m. Peter (A) Etue (2 Oct 1904 – May 1987) m. Wilmer (Sanford) Compton (abt 1900 – )
    5. 5. Joanna (Vieva) Blizzard (29 Jul 1915 – 31 Jul 2013) m. Michael (Jerome) Glynn
    6. 6. Jessie (Geneva Faye) Blizzard (1920 – 1995) m. Ralph (M) Webb (abt 1920 – )
    7. 7. Joseph (Paul) Blizzard (25 Nov 1923 – 19 Apr 1982) m. Georgia (May) Quick (13 Dec 1928 – 25 Mar 1997)
      1. 1. Kathryn (Jean) Blizzard (4 Apr 1950 – ) m. Darrell (Curtis) Johnson (11 Feb 1951 – ) m. Jeffrey (Stuart) Ballin (14 Mar 1950 – 22 Jun 2014)
        1. 1. Angela Johnson (1968 – ) m. Gregory (Charles) Whited (15 Jan 1964 – 7 Feb 2020)
        2. 2. Baby (Boy) Johnson (17 Jan 1970 – 19 Jan 1970)
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Blizzard (30 Oct 1954 – ) m. Jackie (Lee) Rader (1 Nov 1943 – )
      3. 3. Joseph (Paul) Blizzard (29 Sep 1956 – ) m. Laura Cox (18 Dec 1955 – )
      4. 4. Geneva (Diane) Blizzard (24/12/1966 – ) m. James (T) Pullen (06 Aug 1963 – )
        1. 1. Elliot Pullen
        2. 2. Claire Pullen
      5. 5. Joann Blizzard m. Terry Smith
        1. 1. Iain Smith
        2. 2. Pauline Smith

Jonathan Blizzard's Timeline

6 Records

1843
10 Jun 1843
Birth of Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard in Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
1885
1885
Age 42
Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 57
Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 67
Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 77
Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard resided here in Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1941
29 Jan 1941
Age 98
Death of Jonathan Wesley "John" Blizzard in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1843
    Event Place: Nicholas County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Marriages Index, 1785-1971
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241758
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375693
    [5] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1241758

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Nuttall, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 34

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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